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Martinsyde Semiquaver

Civilian
Martinsyde Semiquaver

Imagen: Wikimedia Commons

Named with musical whimsy, the Martinsyde Semiquaver was a 1920 British racing aircraft that punched above its diminutive 5.9-by-6.1-meter proportions. With a single engine, it achieved 259 km/h, demonstrating that pure speed was attainable through refinement and lightness.

Especificaciones

Función
Racing aircraft
Origen
United Kingdom
Motores
1
Primer vuelo
1920
Longitud
5,9 m
Envergadura
6,1 m
Velocidad máxima
259 km/h